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Festival of Ideas


Day Three Theme: Sustainability
No cost to attend, but registration is required to receive session links.
 
9 a.m. HST / 12 p.m. PST / 3 p.m. EST
1 hour
FEATURED TALK STORY: Rediscovering and Sustaining Hawai‘i’s Soul
 
John De Fries '69 President and CEO, Hawaii Tourism Authority
Duane Kurisu, Chairman and CEO, aio
 
Punahou Trustee Duane Kurisu and John De Fries ’69 sit down to “talk story” about one of our state’s most daunting questions: How can we progress forward while also sustaining Hawai‘i’s soul? Audience Q&A to follow. Welcome and introductions by Punahou President Mike Latham ’86.
 

 
PANEL: Reinventing a Healthier Planet
10:30 a.m. HST / 1:30 p.m. PST / 4:30 p.m. EST
1 hour
 
Celeste Connors ’94, Executive Director, Hawaii Green Growth
Tom Gammarino, Academy English Faculty, Punahou School
John Leong ’96 Founder, Pono Pacific Land Management
Lia Shipman ’91 Colabello, Managing Principal, Planet+Purpose Solutions
 
Explore a myriad of ways to join the movement toward a more sustainable future with these inspiring alumni and wayfinders. Featuring John Leong ’96, Celeste Connors ’94, Lia Colabello ’91, and moderated by Tom Gammarino. Audience Q&A to follow.
 

 
Innovation Showcase
12 p.m. HST / 3 p.m. PST / 6 p.m. EST
50 minutes
 
Stop by this virtual live showcase to hear about some of the exciting ideas coming out of the Punahou campus. These daily sessions will feature the amazing projects and ventures of students and teachers from all disciplines and ages. Creators will be presenting their work, aligned with the day’s theme, everyday from noon – 12:50 p.m. We invite you to come learn, discuss, brainstorm, and experience the wonderful array of projects.
 

 
WORKSHOP: Workshop Challenge: Invent Your Own Reef-safe Sunscreen
1 p.m. HST / 3 p.m. PST / 6 p.m. EST
2 hours
 
Robyn Fukumoto ’05, Founder, Lani & Kai
Moani Hibbard, Entrepreneur and Owner, Ao Ola
 
In this hands-on workshop you’ll customize a sustainable mineral sunscreen you’ll love to wear that’s both healthier for you, and for the reefs. What colors will you use? What aromas? You’ll create a prototype and learn how to pitch your idea with Robyn Fukumoto ’05, founder of sustainable sunscreen brand Lani & Kai and Moani Hibbard, founder of local plant-based product company, Ao Ola.
Anyone is welcome to observe the workshop. However, to enjoy the workshop as an active participant you must order the workshop kit in advance that includes everything you need to customize a mineral sunscreen. Kits are available at houseofmanaup.com/collections/punahou-festival-of-ideas. Limited supplies, so sign up now to help save our reefs through innovation and entrepreneurship!
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